2 h. ago Startling discovery about The Pill and cancer that's rising in young people

Researchers have made an unexpected discovery about the Pill and liver cancer - which has risen 86 per cent among 25-to-49-year-olds since the 1990s.

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3 h. ago Red meat is 'probable' cause of major health condition warn experts

Protein is important for our health and immune system, but there are certain foods that can increase the risk of cancer and diabetes if they are consumed in high amounts

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16 h. ago Researchers discover certain gut bacteria can protect you from toxic plastics that increase cancer risks

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health impacts

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41 h. ago Take the test that reveals how likely you are to get deadly skin cancer

It's a cancer that could be easily avoided, with nearly 90 per cent of cases being caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun or sunbeds.

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43 h. ago New discovery could protect us from toxic chemicals linked to cancer and infertility

Gut health may play a crucial role in protecting us from the harmful effects of PFAS – toxic and long-lasting "forever chemicals"

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44 h. ago Fresh fears as doctors chart explosion in cancer that's surging more rapidly that colon cancer

A new study from US scientists has predicted a huge increase in this killer cancer-and there's one group in particular at risk.

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44 h. ago Drug taken by millions of women could raise breast cancer risk in young women, study finds

The treatment was first linked to the disease more than two decades ago, with debate about its safety causing confusion and concern for millions of women ever since.

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48 h. ago Urgent warning as prescription drug taken by tens of thousands recalled due to cancer risk

UK medicines watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) stuck an alert on one batch of the tablets.

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51 h. ago Some types of HRT raise cancer risk for some women, new study shows

There are different types of HRT available which contain different hormones

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55 h. ago Hidden breast cancer risk factor that means you're SIX times more likely to get it. Other countries warn women... no wonder doctors now say: 'Patients have a right to know. Too many have died'

If you had a risk factor for breast cancer , would you want to know? And what if that same risk factor meant that any tumours that did occur would be harder to spot on standard scans?

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58 h. ago Study finds new link between HRT and breast cancer risk in young women

An international team of researchers wanted to explore the risks among younger women on hormone therapy. Here’s what they found

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58 h. ago Breast cancer risk elevated among young women using certain HRT – study

Previous work has focused on the risk among older women.

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3 d. ago Gut doctor warns of 'ticking timebomb' cancer risk that millions are walking around with...and the simple remedy that can prevent it

A gut health doctor has revealed a surprising cause of a deadly cancer on the rise in Britain, and millions may be at risk without realising.

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5 d. ago From outlaw bushrangers who fell in love to a famous horseman born a woman, Australia’s history is full of queer stories

At the time LGBTQ+ people had to hide away. But researchers are now working to discover and celebrate themGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn 1841, Anne Drysdale invited Caroline Newcomb to live with her on her farm outside Geelong. It was a bold move for the time: the full decriminalisation of homosexuality was 156 years away;the legalisation of same-sex marriage, 176 years.In colonial Australia, women did not own property,let alone share one, and the same bed. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago How plaque and gum disease can lead to dementia: As doctors unveil startling research, experts reveal ultimate guide to the brushes, floss and toothpaste that really work to keep you healthy

Research has discovered a clear link between chronic gum disease and cognitive decline. Alice Robertson finds the best oral health solutions.

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5 d. ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctorOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Scientists pinpoint exact number of alcoholic drinks that can cause colon cancer

Health experts from the World Health Organization have revealed the exact number of alcoholic drinks it takes to increase the risk of colon cancer, which is surging in young Americans.

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7 d. ago New species of mystery dinosaur that ran by riverbanks unveiled

Researchers have discovered a new smaller herbivorous dinosaur, naming it Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae - and said it could be the first of many new species found in Western USA

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7 d. ago Researchers find new way to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer

The discovery could transform outcomes for thousands of patients

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